Expand Your Engagement
Joining one of our six committees gives you the opportunity to build deeper relationships with other members. Committee members learn more about other’s expertise, which can distinguish you as a subject matter expert.
Because people do business with people they know, like and trust, having other members see you in action opens more opportunities for business and referrals.
The Ambassador Committee’s goal is to help welcome new members to the GCCC. They are fully knowledgeable of all the benefits of membership and work with new members to help them learn about all the good things this Chamber provides.
Ambassadors are point people for new members and are instrumental in helping members develop and keep strong and valuable relationships.
They also promote Chamber membership by encouraging non-members to attend our events.
This Committee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3:00 - 4:00 PM.
Committee Chair: Renee Garrison, Adams Technical Maintenance Service Co.
Committee Co-Chair: Brian Mickle, Fulton Bank
The GCCC Education & Entrepreneur Committee’s goal is to explore and implement strategies that will link educational and business partners across the county in support of professional development opportunities for GCCC members and partners, while elevating the capacity of the entire County.
The Education & Entrepreneur Committee will work to bring professional educators and administrators together with local businesses to enhance the learning environment for our future workforce.
The Committee consists of business and educational professionals whose work directly links to the development of a strong workforce in the region and value-based professional development for its members.
This Committee meets on the first Thursday of every month from 9:30 - 10:30 AM.
Committee Chair: Candice Racite
Committee Co-Chairs: Frances Harwell, LegalShield, and Danielle Fox-Phillips, Rowan University
The Events & Marketing Committee creates and promotes engaging Chamber events, programs, and initiatives that strengthen member connections and support business growth. Through event planning, marketing, communications, and public relations, we help elevate the Chamber’s brand, showcase member businesses, and increase awareness, engagement, and participation throughout our community..
This Committee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:30 - 10:30 AM.
Committee Chair: Steve Graham, Graham Communications
Committee Co-Chair: Emily Turner, The First National Bank of Elmer, Debra Jennings, Telecorp Technologies,
The Government Affairs Committee increases awareness of current legislative or regulatory issues and topics pertinent to the members of the Chamber. Our goal is to grow and improve communication among and between the Chamber, our members, and local, county, state, and federal legislators and any regulatory bodies that may impact the local business community and, in particular, our members' businesses.
This Committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 8:30 - 9:30 AM.
Committee Chair: Michelle Shirey, Rowan College of South Jersey
Committee Co-Chair: Frank Schultz, Jefferson Health
Develop, Engage, Connect, Knowledge
The Crew on D.E.C.K. is the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce’s young professional network. Its purpose is to develop leadership skills that will build lasting business relationships, create networking and social opportunities in the business community for young professionals.
The Crew on D.E.C.K. is comprised of young professional leaders who meet monthly to discuss educational and professional programs that provide the skills young professionals to shape and advance their businesses and careers.
This Committee meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
Committee Chair: Frank Allison, TD Bank
Committee Co-Chair: Kristin Jennings, Telecorp Technologies
Average time required to participate: 5 hours per month, which includes the monthly meeting of 1 hour.
All Committee meetings are virtual, except for The Crew on D.E.C.K., unless otherwise scheduled with advance notice. Meetings will traditionally pause for the month of August, resuming monthly in September.